Striking Ethiopian story panel artwork depicting scenes from the biblical narrative of King Solomon and Bathsheba, rendered in the traditional Ethiopian folk-art storytelling style.
The composition is divided into multiple illustrated panels, each representing moments from the story using symbolic figures, expressive faces, and warm, earthy pigments characteristic of Ethiopian narrative art. Script-style text appears within the panels, further reinforcing its cultural and religious context.
This piece is not handmade needlepoint—it is a decorative painted or printed story panel, created in the traditional Ethiopian visual storytelling tradition and professionally framed in a substantial carved wood frame with twisted rope detailing.
The artwork shows age-appropriate wear, consistent with vintage decorative pieces of this type, and presents beautifully as a conversation-starting statement piece.
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Details
• Subject: Biblical story of King Solomon & Bathsheba
• Style: Ethiopian folk / narrative panel art
• Dimensions (framed): approx. 18” x 34”
• Frame: Ornate carved wood with rope-style border
• Condition: Good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age
• Ready to hang